Who we are

George Beveridge

Chairman

George has worked in the nuclear energy industry for the past 30+ years in a variety of roles, including an 8 year assignment as Deputy Managing Director of Sellafield Ltd from 2008-16. George’s experience includes plant and project management, R&D, business management as well as general management of several businesses, including major international joint ventures.

George now has a NED portfolio. As well as Chair of Inspira, this also comprises Chair of Cumbria Education Trust (CET) which is the largest multi-academy trust in Cumbria with 14 schools. George also serves as a member of the DfE’s new NW advisory board, supporting the Regional Director’s decision making on Academies. Previous roles included, founding Director of the Cumbria Inward Investment Agency, founding Chair of the Cumbria LEP, member of the Transport for the North Board, Regional Chair of CBI NW and Non-exec Director of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority.

Mark Bowman

Chief Executive

mark.Bowman@inspira.org.uk

Mark Bowman is the Chief Executive of Inspira. He was appointed in 2009.

He is passionate about the impact good Careers and Employability programmes can have on people’s lives.

Since being appointed as Chief Executive, Mark has led successful tenders for work in both the public and private sector. Mark is passionate about ensuring that all young people and adults in Cumbria and Lancashire, and particularly those in greatest need, are aware of the support offered through Inspira and encourages the use of this provision.

Alongside other Trustees, he has developed the long-term strategy of the Company and is responsible for its implementation and promoting services effectively in the wider community, including to clients, partners, commissioners, and staff. Mark is proud of the high levels of staff engagement and satisfaction within Inspira and believes this significantly contributes to the Charity’s strong performance.

Mark is also a non-executive director and the chair of the trade body Careers England, representing the sector in various government consultations. He has previously held a number of non-executive positions including chairing the Cumbria Youth Offending Board.

Mark sits on a number of regional and sub regional employment and skills groups.

Neil Pattinson

Board member

Neil Pattinson is a Nuclear Professional with 20 years’ experience. He has held roles at the Sellafield Nuclear Licenced Site in Cumbria ranging from complex Radiological Safety Case Management and Operations Management to Programme Management. Neil joined the Inspira Board in November 2014, he lives with his family near Cockermouth in Cumbria.

Why am I a Trustee of Inspira?

Since 2014 I have been fully invested in the excellent work Inspira delivers. I was keen to join the Inspira Board to support and advocate for the organisation that plays such an essential role in the community I live in.

I believe that I can use the skills I’ve acquired during my career within the UK nuclear industry to help develop and enhance the leadership of the charity – giving back to the community that has supported me.

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Sean Balmer

Board member

Sean is an independent executive consultant and former Operations and Services Director for Morgan Sindall, a major UK construction and infrastructure company. Throughout his career, he has specialised in commercial matters. Sean has held two executive commercial positions within government organisations, the Ministry of Defence and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.

Before these roles, Sean was Head of Commercial Revenue and Projects with overall responsibility for revenue management of a portfolio in the region of 1.2 billion per annum from across the NDA estate.

Sean has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA and has more than 20 years of engineering and commercial experience working in both the Public and Private sectors within a variety of industries.

Sean is also a former Chairman of BECBC (Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster), a Non-Executive Board Member of Inspira, and a joint owner of two family-owned businesses.

Sean is passionate about developing people and believes the work Inspira does accords directly with this ethos and seeks to help them deliver this in the most effective way possible. Sean was honoured with the British Empire Medal for his services in Cumbria.

Jane Wilding

Board member

As a HR professional, Jane brings to the Board of Inspira over 25 years' experience of People Management in several sectors. Jane is currently Head of HR, Training, Facilities & H&S at Chorley Building Society and has completed a Masters in Leadership and Management.

Jane is a Trustee of Inspira for several years now, as she finds a rewarding match with Inspira's values of community support and supporting people to thrive, fulfilling their potential, no matter where in their life-stage they are at.

Jane enjoys her free time with her family in Lancashire, with a passion for exploring both the thriving towns and beautiful countryside of the North.